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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Cheshire West and Chester CH66 1NN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The headteacher prioritises reading with a clear sequence for teaching phonics from Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a well-structured plan for learning, making sure pupils study all subjects of the national curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like history and geography, teachers do not always show clearly enough the knowledge that pupils need to remember.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school’s much-improved results show that teachers now plan more effectively so that all pupils reach their full potential in mathematics and English.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers spot immediately if any pupils are falling behind and give them extra help until they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work very hard and behave well because teachers expect them to.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and teachers make sure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils have the help that they need to achieve their best.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that the school keeps them safe, and there is no bullying in their school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There are strong policies and procedures so that no one comes to any harm, and teachers show pupils how to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically agree that their children feel safe in the school.
Parental Involvement: Pupils enjoy taking books home to share with their families.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils make full use of the very wide variety of extra opportunities that staff provide, including trips and activities before and after school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are pleased with developments and believe that the school is better.
Impact on Student Progress: Good curriculum planning and effective teaching mean that the children gain a strong foundation in reading and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not routinely ensure that the work is demanding enough for all pupils to fully extend their knowledge and skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers list the skills that pupils should master by the end of each stage. However, this is sometimes not clear in some subjects.
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About Us
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In October 2007, the brand-new St. Mary of the Angels school building was inaugurated. The original Pope Pius XII R.C. Primary School was, of course, the old school that once stood on the location before that. In order to better reflect our affiliation with the parish and church in our community, we changed our name to St. Mary of the Angels in 2003. In its 45-year history, the school has only had three headteachers: Mr. O'Connell, Mr. Gajewski, and the current headteacher, Mr. Hughes. Over the next months, we will display archival images of the school, including newspaper articles about its original 1971 debut. Here are some scenes from the past. Are you in them? And do any of the kids, parents, or staff members look familiar to you?
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.11% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 6 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 5 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% 27 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.28% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 2 | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.98% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1